Our Mission

Since January 2009

Our mission is to provide affordable, farm-fresh food in a casual environment. We source the best local grass-fed beef. All of our produce is Hudson Valley grown whenever possible. We also proudly serve the best veggie burgers in town and micro-brews that complement our burgers.

Our Beer

Born and raised in Beacon, NY, Paul Yeaple (Chef Poppy) is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and the Institute of Culinary Education. Prior to becoming a chef, Paul was a Financial Planner in New York CIty. After graduation from culinary school, Paul interned and later became an employee at the well-known farm to table restaurant, Applewood, in Park Slope, Brooklyn and then at Bonita in Fort Greene. He also worked as a site manager for Community Markets, a for profit farmers market organization, where he was responsible for multiple locations, including DUMBO and the New York Botanical Gardens.

Paul signed the lease for the Poppy’s in November 2008, one week before his last farmer’s market in the city. In January 2009, Paul opened the doors to Poppy’s, which is dedicated to bringing high quality, local ingredients to people at an affordable price. In the summer of 2010, Paul won the Food TV’s chef competition show “Chopped”. He lives in Beacon with his two children, Hudson and Talulah.

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Poppy's Burger & Fries184 Main StreetBeacon, NY12508(845) 765-2121

HoursMonday: 11am to 4pmWednesday: 11am to 4pmThursday-Sunday: 12pm to 8pm